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YJ52 BBX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,285 mi
Last recorded151,285 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 BBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 151,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 150,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 147,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 143,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 143,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 138,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 138,833 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 134,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 133,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 128,165 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner plastic arch cover damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

suspension lower all round

Fail 22 May 2019 128,124 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.078 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner plastic arch cover damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

suspension lower all round

Pass 5 Jun 2018 122,645 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear damper dust cover loose

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 117,728 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear springs corroded

covers / under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 110,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along side tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 105,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake dicsc slighty rusty due to standing

lower suspension fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2013 100,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 15 Nov 2013 99,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,870 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 89,571 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,706 miles

Both front tyres close too limit and bald on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

Check engine light on

Crack in bottom near side of screen but not considered in swept area

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,973 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,577 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 60,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,277 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 52,277 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,937 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,343 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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YJ52 BBX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ52 BBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YJ52 BBX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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